The World's 5 Rarest Animals

The video discusses the ongoing mass extinction event, highlighting the loss of 27,000 species annually. It features five rare animals: the Iberian lynx, pygmy tarsier, Javan rhino, Hawaiian crow, and baiji dolphin, detailing their endangered status and the threats they face, such as habitat destruction, hunting, and invasive species. The video honors Lonesome George, the last Pinta Island tortoise, as a symbol of extinction.

What is the current status of the Javan rhino and what factors have led to its decline?

Explain the concept of 'functionally extinct' as it relates to the baiji dolphin.